Go with a 20 US gal (76 L) tank, which is big enough for plants and animals to thrive in, but not so big that it is a pain to clean. This amount of water actually requires less energy to maintain than smaller sized tanks! Although a tank under 10 US gal (38 L) might seem like it would take less effort, it's actually a lot of work keeping the water at the right chemical levels. The smaller the tank, the more quickly the quality of the water can change due to evaporation and waste. Research all fish you are considering buying and make sure they don’t grow very large. Small fish are just as pretty and interesting as big ones, but they produce a lot less waste. Smaller animals are usually more active for their size and they have the added benefit of requiring less work to care for.  Good examples of small fish for saltwater aquariums include goby, chromis, and certain types of clown fish.  Small fish will have room to swim and stake out little territories comfortably in a 20 US gal (76 L) tank. They are better for a low-maintenance aquarium and for the environment. This is because in most cases they reproduce well in captivity or are plentiful in the wild. They tend not to die on the way out of the pet store and will not take a lot of extra care to keep alive. The reason that cheap fish, invertebrates, and corals are better for the environment is that they are usually bred instead of being taken from the wild. Taking these animals from the wild can cause environmental degradation. Generally this includes soft corals, which are like masses of little anemones without much of a sting. High-powered light consumes more energy than anything else in the aquarium. It also encourages the growth of microalgae and coralline algae, which are difficult to scrape off the sides of the tank.  Some good items to choose include polyps, soft corals, leathers, and mushrooms. More light also produces heat, which can require a chiller to remove from the aquarium and more air conditioning to remove from the house. Make the aquarium colorful with a lot of macroalgae and soft corals and relatively few animals that move freely, such as fish and shrimp. If it doesn't move, it doesn't produce much waste, which will reduce the amount of cleaning you need to do.  However, some hermit crabs and snails are worthwhile for eating microalgae and stirring the sand.  A large amount of macroalgae, live rock, and live sand is a great bio-chemical filter.

Summary: Purchase a medium-sized shallow tank. Buy fish that stay small to reduce waste in the water. Get cheap fish, invertebrates, corals, and macroalgae. Use corals that do not require a lot of light. Purchase just a few animals that move freely.


Doing this will record a video. You can record up to 10 seconds of video with Snapchat. This will apply filters to your snap. If you're using filters for the first time, you'll likely be prompted to allow Snapchat to access your device's location. Location access is required to be able to see any available geofilters in your area. The color filters can change the emotional feel of your video.  For example, using the black and white filter can add some nostalgia to the video. You can usually swipe the screen left to quickly access the color filters. Geofilters are location-based filters created by the Snapchat community. Many towns and cities have several geofilters to choose from, and you can find filters for landmarks and other locations as well. You can find the geofilters quickly by swiping from left to right after recording your video Snap. If your town doesn't have a geofilter yet, you can create and submit one yourself. This will play the video backwards allowing for effects like impossible catches. This filter has a picture of a rabbit, and will speed up the entire video to twice the original speed. You can use this to make a funny sped-up video, and is great for taking videos of your pets. This filter has a picture of a snail, and will slow down the video. One of the best uses for this filter is bypassing Snapchat's usual ten second limit on Snaps. By recording a full length, ten second video and applying the slow-motion filter, you can send a 20 second video Snap. Press and hold a filter and then swipe with another finger to combine two filters. You can combine many of the filters, such as the reverse filter with a geofilter, or the fast-forward filter with the black and white filter. You can't combine two filters that both have text in the center, such as the time and the speed filters.

Summary: Tap and hold the circular button on the camera screen. Swipe right or left over your video. Tap Allow if asked to allow location access for Snapchat. Use color filters to change the feel of your video. Use Geofilters to add unique art for your current location. Swipe to the <<< filter to play the video in reverse. Swipe to the fast-forward filter to play the video at double speed. Swipe to the the slow-motion filter to play the video at half speed. Use two video filters simultaneously.


Think about who is going to buy your products. Perhaps you specialize in a specific chicken breed and feel you can market it to high end restaurants in your area. Or, you may be able to sell eggs at a lower price than your competitor. Do some research and visit your local farmer’s markets to see what types of eggs and meats are selling. You should also look at the menus of local restaurants and see if you can fill a gap in their supplies. You should also think about how you are going to get your products to your target audience. If your target audience seems to be more at local farmer’s markets, you should have all the supplies necessary to package and sell your products. If your target audience seems to be more in restaurants or the dining industry, you may need to consider using a nearby processing plant that is USDA-approved to ensure you can fulfill large orders for these clients. To turn a profit with your farm, you will need to focus on marketing your products to local food vendors and suppliers in your area. This will allow you to turn a bigger profit, selling larger units of your products, and to build working relationships with your buyers. Get the word out by advertising your products online and using local online databases that are setup to connect buyers with local farms.  You can also create a Facebook page for your farm and update it regularly with announcements and photographs of the farm. This can act as free marketing for you and allow you to connect to buyers outside of your local area. You may want to consider creating business cards and a business website for your farm. This will allow you to advertise your farm and keep your customers informed on changes or updates in your products. Many chicken farmers will focus on local customers and sell their products at farmer’s markets in their area. This is a good option for beginning farms as it usually requires a very short travel time and you can build a customer base every week at the same markets. Your products should be properly labeled, with your farm logo or name, and notes on being locally farmed and preservative free. If you use organic feed for your chickens or if you pasture your chickens, you should also note this on the packaging. This will entice customers who are health conscious and environmentally conscious to buy your products. After several weeks to months of selling your products to your target audience, you should re evaluate your chickens. Note if one product from one chicken breed is selling more than the same product from a different chicken breed. Consider adjusting your chicken selection so you have more chickens who produce eggs and meat that sell well. This will ensure your farm is sustainable and responding to the needs of your customers.


Summary: Consider your target audience. Advertise online to potential buyers. Sell your products at local farmer’s markets. Adjust your chicken selection based on the sales of your products.